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Affordable Housing

610 stories · discussed at 681 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently deciding on new housing developments, with some schemes delivering affordable homes while others proceed without any.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a large development in Deptford in October 2026, which will deliver 802 homes and 15 years of affordable workspace, though it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, as part of a larger scheme of 1,298 homes that will be entirely affordable.

In contrast, Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development for 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026, despite resident objections and the absence of affordable housing contributions. Looking ahead, the Wandsworth Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026, and Greenwich Council and Kensington and Chelsea Full Council are meeting on 21 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development with 802 homes in October 2026, including 15 years of affordable workspace. Source
  2. The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council's Planning Board in October 2026 missed its affordable housing target. Source
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source
  4. The Crowlands Golf Centre development approved by Barking and Dagenham Council will be entirely affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development of 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026 with no affordable housing. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Redbridge Council Approves £7.2m Savings for 2026/27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved new savings totalling £7.253 million for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its budget proposals. These savings are a key component... Redbridge 23 January 2026
  2. Havering Council revises Mercury Land Holdings business plan to focus on affordable housing Havering Council engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, ultimately leading to the adjournment of most other... Havering 22 January 2026
  3. Croydon Council seeks transformation partner for CYPE Directorate's 'Helping Families Thrive' program Croydon Council is seeking a strategic transformation partner to drive forward significant changes within its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate, aiming to... Croydon 22 January 2026
  4. Redbridge Schools Face Funding Crisis Due to Declining Student Numbers Redbridge schools are facing a significant decline in student numbers, a trend projected to lead to substantial funding cuts. The Children and Young People Policy Development... Redbridge 20 January 2026
  5. Hillingdon Council grapples with rising demand for temporary accommodation Hillingdon Council is grappling with significant pressure on its homelessness services, driven by a high demand for temporary accommodation and a growing strain on its budget.... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  6. Hillingdon Council Approves Revised Local Development Scheme Timetable Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a revised timetable for its Local Development Scheme (LDS), which will guide the borough's development over the next 15 years. The... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  7. 18-storey tower approved for Hoe Street Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for an 18-storey mixed-use tower on Hoe Street, Walthamstow, which will deliver 66 new Build to Rent (BtR)... Waltham Forest 18 January 2026
  8. Harrow Council Intensifies Fight Against Illegal HMOs with Focus on Headstone Harrow Council is intensifying its efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, with a particular focus on areas like... Harrow 18 January 2026